Bulb Blog Update

Today we checked on the Daffodil bulbs we planted in the fall.  We discovered that not all the bulbs had germinated (starting to grow).  We observed green shoots where some of the bulbs had germinated.  We found two bulbs that had come uncovered.  We think maybe animals dug them up or they weren't planted deep enough and a heavy rain washed the soil away.  The Daffodil shoots are a sign that spring is coming!

Air Pressure

Low pressure air molecules expand.

High pressure molecules are constrict or huddle together..

                 Air takes up space.  We use a barometer to measure the air pressure or weight of the air.  Low pressure sytems mean there will be bad weather like rain, storms, or snow.  High pressure systems mean the weather will be dry and clear.

Poetry

  Today we looked at all kind of poems.  We noticed that poems:

• rhyme
• don't rhyme
• are organized differently
• list
• shape: circle, square, animals
• illustrated to match what the poem is about
• Themes or interests
• dinosaurs
• fishing
• Narrative poems: tell a beginning, middle, end or problem/solution

We think the author's purpose for poetry is to entertain the reader.

Some reasons we choose to read poetry are:

• we connect with the topic
• interests: sports
• IT IS FUN!

Today we played a game in social studies.  We bartered with each other and exchanged items we needed so we could help our families.  Colonial Virginia did not have banks.  They used tobacco instead of money.  Most people were farmers, because the colony depended on agriculture.  We liked playing the barter game.

What's the difference between Factors and Multiples?!

This Frayer Model defines a factor.  Watch a clip of Mrs. Deinhart's strategy:  Finding Factors in an Organized Way

    

This Frayer Model defines a multiple.  Watch a music video:  School House Rock Three is a Magic Number

Proficient Readers Ask Questions

Kids have lots of questions and proficient readers should ask lots of questions, too!  Readers ask questions before, during, and after reading.  We realized that some questions have answers in the text and other questions don't have a clear answer.  Unclear answers can be discussed with friends.   These pictures show a poem by Langston Hughes.  We realized we had a lot of questions for the author!

What kinds of questions are you asking as you read at home?